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46 CFR §160.051-11

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In lieu of the equipment specified in § 160.151-21, the following equipment must be provided with a Coastal Service inflatable liferaft:
  1. (a)Rescue quoit and heaving line. One rescue quoit and a heaving line as described in § 160.151-21(a).
  2. (b)Knife. One knife, of a type designed to minimize the chance of damage to the inflatable liferaft and secured with a lanyard. In addition, an inflatable liferaft that is permitted to accommodate 13 persons or more must be provided with a second knife that is of the non-folding type. Any knife may be replaced with a jackknife meeting the requirements in 46 CFR 199.175(b)(16).
  3. (c)Bailer. One bailer as described in § 160.151-21(c).
  4. (d)Sponge. One sponge as described in § 160.151-21(d).
  5. (e)Sea anchor. One sea anchor as described in § 160.151-21(e).
  6. (f)Paddles. Two paddles of the same size and type as used to pass the maneuverability test in paragraph 1/5.10 of IMO Revised recommendation on testing (incorporated by reference, see § 160.051-5 of this subpart).
  7. (g)Whistle. One whistle as described in § 160.151-21(i) of this part.
  8. (h)Flashlight. One flashlight with spare batteries as described in § 160.151-21(m).
  9. (i)Signalling mirror. One signalling mirror as described in § 160.151-21(o).
  10. (j)Survival instructions. Instructions on how to survive as described in § 160.151-21(v).
  11. (k)Instructions for immediate action. Instructions for immediate action as described in § 160.151-21(w).
  12. (l)Repair outfit. One set of sealing clamps or plugs as described in § 160.151-21(y)(1).
  13. (m)Pump or bellows. One pump or bellows as described in § 160.151-21(z).
  14. (n)Plugs for pressure-relief valves. Plugs for pressure-relief valves as described in § 160.151-21(aa).